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LuAnn Beebe

LuAnn Beebe

Apr 1, 2023

LuAnn Beebe, 62, passed away at her home in Richford, NY, on Saturday April 1, 2023 surrounded by her family. LuAnn was born May 28, 1960, to Wallace and Beverly DeGroat of Richford, NY. She was the third of four children and was heartbroken when her only brother passed away at the age of 19. She cared deeply about family...

Terena Loomis

Terena Loomis

Mar 27, 2023

Terena M. (Stone) Loomis, 80, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home.  She was never alone and passed peacefully with her loving family by her side.

 

Born in Cortland, NY, on January 25, 1943, Terena was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Vera Reynolds Stone.  A longtime resident...

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith

Mar 22, 2023

Richard L. Smith, 89, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away at his daughter’s home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family.

 

Born in the Town of Triangle, NY on December 18, 1933, Richard was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy Baker Smith.  A longtime resident of this area, he was a 49-year member of...

Richard W. Snyder

Richard W. Snyder

Mar 18, 2023

Richard W. Snyder, age 63, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 18, 2023 ending a long battle with Sarcoma.  He was surrounded by loving family and friends. 

Richard was born on September 22, 1959 in Hermiston, OR, son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Schamel) Snyder.  He attended Hermiston High School and proudly served in...

Lyle S. Johnson

Lyle S. Johnson

Mar 17, 2023

Lyle S. Johnson, 80, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY.

 

Born in Smithville, NY, on January 16, 1943, Lyle was the son of the late John and Thelma Temple Johnson.  He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan...

Paula R. Simmons

Paula R. Simmons

Mar 10, 2023

Paula R. (Mangum) Simmons, 41, of Berkshire, NY, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, with her family by her side.

 

Paula was born in Syracuse, NY, on June 20, 1981, the daughter of Paul and Linda Blair Mangum.  She was a 2001 graduate of Newark Valley Central School.  Family was important...

Oland W. Guernsey

Oland W. Guernsey

Feb 23, 2023

 

Oland W. Guernsey, 92, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Born in Oswego, NY, on May 13, 1930, Oland was the son of the late Jay and Grace Short Guernsey.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953.  A longtime resident of...

Jean L. Oralls

Jean L. Oralls

Feb 21, 2023

Jean L. (Burdick) Oralls, 86, of DeRuyter, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Jean was born in Georgetown, NY, on June 3, 1936, the daughter of the late Arlo and Florence Fox Burdick.  A longtime resident of the area, she enjoyed going to garage sales, going out to...

Bruce W. Peterson, Jr.

Bruce W. Peterson, Jr.

Feb 13, 2023

On February 13, 2023, Bruce W. Peterson, Jr. of McDonough, aged 45, left the shores of this life too soon, probably in search of a twelve-pound large-mouth bass or a twelve-point buck. An avid hunter and fisherman, Bruce loved to tell stories of the ones that got away. He enjoyed many peaceful hours chasing after that monster buck or the...

Donna A. Treacy

Donna A. Treacy

Feb 4, 2023

Donna A. (Donofrio) Treacy, 71, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Groton Community Health Care Center, Groton, NY.

 

Born in Ansonia, CT, Donna was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Gabianelli Donofrio.  She retired from Cortland County Department of Social Services in 2014 after several years of service.  She had also...

Lynn M. Wood

Lynn M. Wood

Feb 1, 2023

Lynn M. (Johnson) Wood, 76, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away at her daughter’s home in Cortland, NY, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family.

 

Lynn was born in Cortland, NY, on July 22, 1946, the daughter of the late Aubrey and Dorotha DeLong Johnson.  A longtime resident of the area, she was a member...

Susan M. Peterman

Susan M. Peterman

Jan 19, 2023

As you read my words, I have slipped the bonds of our shared earth to join the celebration of light and universal love.  My journey through the maze of human disease has given me a wonderful perspective on the good, kind and generous natures of our humanity.  Amid our perceived boundaries, anger, divisive hate and fears, this has become lost...

Marianne Dolan Konka

Marianne Dolan Konka

Jan 11, 2023

 

Marianne Dolan Konka died suddenly January 11, 2023, in Ithaca, NY.  A wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, friend, nurse, caregiver, and gifted photographer, Marianne touched many lives through her dedication to her home, work, family, friends, and artistic talents.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

 

Marianne was born in New York, NY on...

Dawn M. (Pescatore) Marion

Dawn M. (Pescatore) Marion

Dec 21, 2022

Dawn M. (Pescatore) Marion, 90, formerly of Willet, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Groton Community Health Care Center, Groton, NY.

 

Born in Pompton Lakes, NJ, on October 17, 1932, Mrs. Marion was the daughter of the late Albert and Clara Baldwin Pescatore.  She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus.

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Richard I. O'Dell

Richard I. O'Dell

Dec 16, 2022

Richard I. O’Dell, 81, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home.

 

Born in Pitcher, NY, on March 9, 1941, Richard was the son of the late Lawrence and Alta Morgan O’Dell.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict where he attained the rank of Sergeant.  He retired from the...

Christina Marie Teichert

Christina Marie Teichert

Dec 12, 2022

Christina Marie (Custer) Teichert, 51, of Pitcher, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Upstate University Hospital.

 

Born in Norwich, NY, on August 23, 1971, Chris was the daughter of Gary and Mary VanDee Custer.  She had been employed in the production department by RTE in McGraw.

 

She is survived by her husband of...

Michael "Tom" Thomas Gorman

Michael "Tom" Thomas Gorman

Dec 11, 2022

Michael “Tom” Thomas Gorman, 72, of McDonough, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his home.

 

Tom was born in Albany, NY, on December 29, 1949, the son of the late Thomas and Genevieve Batchelder Gorman.  For the past several years, he has been employed by the Cincinnatus Home Center.

 

He is survived by his...

Gregory A. Lee

Gregory A. Lee

Nov 26, 2022

Gregory “Crabby” A. Lee, 58, of Willet, NY, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a hunting accident on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Crabby spent many years living , working, and making close friends in Broadalbin, NY.   He enjoyed many outdoor activities and was a proud attendee of the Unadilla Motocross race for many consecutive years. Crabby loved beagles...

Charles Allen Rackett

Charles Allen Rackett

Nov 20, 2022

Charles Allen Rackett, 65, of Auburn, NY, and formerly of Cortland, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Center, Auburn, NY.

 

Charles was born in Cortland, NY, on March 11, 1957, the son of the late Loren and Nellie Marvin Rackett.  He was a 1975 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School.  For many...

Raymond L. Williams

Raymond L. Williams

Nov 13, 2022

Raymond L. Williams, 80, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

 

Ray was born in Newark, NJ, on October 20, 1942, the son of the late Lawrence and Katherine Williams.  He and his wife, Jeanne, moved to the Cincinnatus area in 2005.  Prior to his retirement in 2004, he...